Kars Van Tour with Flight & Eastern Express 3 Nights

HOŞAP CASTLE - VANADOKYA - FAIRY CHIMNEYS - HAKKARİ - HAKKARİ OBSERVATION TERRACE

Our tour starts as we depart for Sabiha Gökçen Airport with our services at 02.00 from in front of Beylikdüzü Migros, 02.30 from in front of Yenibosna Airport AVM, 03.00 from in front of Şişli Prontotour Central Office, 03.30 from beside Kadıköy Marriage Office Parking Lot. Guests arriving at the airport by their own means must be at Sabiha Gökçen Airport no later than 04.00. We complete our check-in procedures at the airport using an identity card or driver's license. Passing through security control, we depart for Van with the Ajet HY Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen – Van flight scheduled to depart at 06.35. After meeting our guide and vehicle waiting for us at the airport, we reach Hoşap Castle. After a short photo break, we depart for Yavuz月 Village, where volcanic formations known among the people as Vanadokya are located, using the road popularly called 32 bends. After seeing St. Bartholomew Church on the way, we reach Yavuzlar Village. Following the break we will give in front of the fairy chimneys, we follow the Zap Stream and begin our journey to Hakkari. We get the opportunity to see the 70-meter-long suspension bridge (Revolutionary Youth Bridge) built in 1969 on the Zap Stream in the name of Deniz Gezmiş and his friends. Afterwards, we go up to the newly built observation terrace where we will closely view Mount Sümbül and the Zap Stream and take a photo break. Then we visit the 18th-century double-story, winged, open-courtyard, flat-roofed Hakkâri Square Madrasah. The madrasah draws attention with its monumental structure showing neat cut stone workmanship, regular plan, two-story porticoed courtyard, mosque and rooms, ornaments on its door, and column capitals inside. It is also the only monumental structure of Hakkâri that has survived to the present day preserving its original structure and in a sound condition. Afterwards, following a short break in Hakkâri city center, we return to Van.

Breakfast: Will be Purchased as an Extra at a Point to be Determined by Our Guide. 

Lunch: Will be Purchased as an Extra at a Point to be Determined by Our Guide.

Dinner: Will be Purchased as an Extra at a Point to be Determined by Our Guide. 

Accommodation: Van Hotels, etc.

Route: Van - Vanadokya (145 km) Vanadokya - Hakkari (115 km) Hakkari - Van (195 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 455 km

Hotel Check-in Time: 20.30

VAN CAT HOUSE - AKDAMAR ISLAND –  AHLÂT – SELJUK TOMBS EMİR BAYINDIR MOSQUE - MOUNT NEMRUT CRATER LAKE

Our tour starts after breakfast at the hotel, heading to the foothills of Van Castle to listen to the castle's story from our guide. Then we head to the Cat House where we can see Van Cats, one of the region's most important and adorable living creatures. After taking nice photos with these cute friends, we reach our workshop featuring silver and filigree workmanship unique to the region. After getting information about Van Savat silverwork, which gives the most beautiful ornamentation to silver, we turn our direction to Gevaş, which resembles a coastal town. With our boat that we will board from Gevaş, we depart for Akdamar Island (Extra) located within Lake Van. Akdamar Church, famous for its stone workmanship located on Akdamar Island, and its surroundings will be our sightseeing routes at this point. After spending pleasant times by the lake, we return to Gevaş. Following a journey with Artos Mountain views, we reach Mount Nemrut (Extra), where the region's largest crater lake is located. When we reach the summit of Mount Nemrut, the endless magnificent view of Lake Van on one side and the fascinating view of Mount Nemrut Crater Lake on the other will deeply impress you. Seeing the Great Crater Lake, Small Crater Lake, Warm Lake, volcanic stones, and lava remnants inside the Mount Nemrut Crater, we descend from Mount Nemrut with fascination. (It will not be climbed if weather conditions are not suitable.) Then we return to Ahlat, a very important center of Turkish art and culture, and see the Seljuk Cemetery and Tombstones, Ulu Kümbet, Emir Bayındır Mosque and its Kümbet, make a panoramic tour of the Tatvan city center, and check into our hotel located in Tatvan. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.

Breakfast: Will be Taken at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Price.

Lunch: Will be Purchased as an Extra.

Dinner: Will be Taken at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Price.

Accommodation: Tatvan Hotels  Etc.

Route: Van –  Edremit (15 km) Edremit - Ahlat (145 km) Ahlat – Nemrut (25 km) Nemrut –Tatvan (50 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 235 km

Hotel Check-in Time: 18.30

MURADİYE WATERFALL - DOĞUBAYAZIT – İSHAK PAŞA PALACE – ANI RUINS - KARS - CAUCASIAN NIGHT

Our tour starts after breakfast at our hotel; we begin our journey where we will watch the magnificent view of Mount Ararat, the highest mountain in our country with its 5137-meter height, throughout the day. First, seeing the other side of Lake Van, we go via Adilcevaz - Erciş to the Muradiye district of Van and see the Muradiye Waterfall, which cascades from a height of approximately 20 meters. After our tour of the waterfall, which flows enthusiastically at all times, the journey we will make through the Tendürek Mountains will give you the feeling of being at the top of the world. After crossing the Tendürek Mountains, we reach Doğubayazıt, established at the foot of Mount Ararat, Turkey's highest mountain. In Doğubayazıt, we visit the İshak Paşa Palace, which frequently appears in Turkey's promotional photographs and overlooks the view of Mount Ararat. After our İshak Paşa tour, we see the Doğubayazıt city center and proceed towards Iğdır. As we head towards Iğdır, we enter the sphere of influence of the sacred Mount Ararat (5165 m), see it wherever we go, and arrive in Iğdır. We reach Kars via Iğdır, through the land of salt Tuzluca and Digor. First, we go to the Ani Ruins, included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. In the ruins located in Ocaklı village, established right next to the Arpaçay River, which forms the modern-day Armenia border, Tigran Honents Church, Ani Cathedral, Convent of the Virgins, Menuçehr Mosque will be among the monumental structures to be seen. After our tour of the ruins, we move to the city center of Kars. We take an evening Kars Tour accompanied by our guide. The Church of the Apostles (Kümbet Mosque) built at the foothills of Kars Castle will be visited. Following this structure where we can examine the Armenian-Georgian architectural style, we take a walk in the streets of Kars. During the exploration made in the land of “Poets”, tastes such as honey, kashar cheese, Gruyère cheese, piti, hangel, kete, goose meat, yellow fish… will also encourage us to become gourmets. We see the Stone Bridge, which has survived from the Roman period to the present day and is still in use, and the Historical Bath. While walking among the structures where all the subtleties of Russian architecture can be seen, we forget that we are in Turkey. After seeing the house where our famous poet Namık Kemal once lived, we proceed to our shop where we can find local products such as the famous Kars Kashar, Gruyère, and Flower Honey. Here, after the presentation and tasting of Kars kashar, we depart for our hotel. We go to the Caucasian Folk Dance Show (Extra) with our guests who wish. (Night tours are extra and are held depending on participation and the number of people.)

Breakfast: Will be Taken at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Price.

Lunch: Will be Purchased as an Extra.

Dinner: Will be Purchased as an Extra.

Accommodation: Kars Hotels etc.

Route: Van - Doğubayazıt (170 km) Doğubayazıt - Kars (190 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 360 km

Hotel Check-in Time: 18.30

ERZURUM JOURNEY WITH EASTERN EXPRESS - YAKUTİYE MADRASAH - TAŞ HAN

Our tour, following the morning breakfast at the hotel, departs for Erzurum by the Eastern Express Pullman (Seated) Wagon at 08.00. (If the train is not available, the distance between Kars and Erzurum will be traveled by vehicle.) If traveled by vehicle, Sarıkamış Martyrdom will be seen on the way. After a pleasant journey of approximately four hours, we arrive in Erzurum, the land of the Dadaşs. We make visits to the Yakutiye Madrasah, Twin Minaret Madrasah, Great Mosque, and Three Tombs. We go to Taşhan (Rüstem Pasha Caravanserai) for Oltu Stone, which is a must for Erzurum, and to our restaurant for Cağ Kebab and Kadayıf Dolması. After free time, we go to the airport. We return to Istanbul with the 20.25 flight of Ajet Airlines. Our service waiting for us at the airport drops you, our esteemed guests, off at the points where we picked you up, hoping to see you again on our other tours.

Breakfast: Will be Taken at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Price.

Lunch: Will be Purchased as an Extra in Erzurum.

Dinner: Will be Purchased as an Extra.

Accommodation: It is the Return Day, There is No Accommodation.

Route: Erzurum Sightseeing (40 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 40 km

Total Tour Distance: 260 Km

Ahıska Palas Hotel : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: G_16969

Sim – er Hotel : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 7721

Sivas Divriği Hotel : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 2022-58-0015

Van Ramada by Wyndham Hotel : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 13963

Van Edens Hotel : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 21495

Tatvan  The Krater Hotel : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 14907

Tatvan Kardelen Hotel : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 518

MIDIBUSES

ISUZU TURKUAZ: 31+1 Or 27 + 1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lamps, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.

NOVO LUX: 31+1 Or 27 + 1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lamps, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.

TEMSA PRESTIGE: 31+1 Or 27 + 1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lamps, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.

MINIBUSES

MERCEDES SPRINTER: 12+1 or 16 + 1 Seating, Specially Designed Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Refrigerator, Reading Lamps, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.

WOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER: 12+1 or 16 + 1 Seating, Specially Designed Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Refrigerator, Reading Lamps, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.

NOTE: Depending on the number of people on our tours, any of the vehicle types mentioned above is used.

NOTE: IF THE EASTERN EXPRESS IS NOT AVAILABLE, TRAVEL BETWEEN KARS AND ERZURUM WILL BE BY VEHICLE.

OUR TOUR PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONSUMER LAW NO. 6502.